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Swanson gracefully executes a back handspring on the beam, earning herself a score of 8.4.

Photos: WA Gymnastics narrowly finishes in 2nd place against AB and CC

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor Feb 2, 2025

WA Gymnastics came in 2nd place by a small margin at their home meet on Thursday, Jan. 30 against Acton-Boxborough Regional (AB) and Concord-Carlisle (CC), bringing their season record to 4-2-0. The final scores totaled to 135.3-133.65-129.35, with AB placing first and CC finishing in third. The team...

WA gymnastics team gathers for team picture being champions of regular season.

WA Gymnastics Team walkover competition after undefeated season

Sophia Williams, Staff Writer Feb 15, 2024

For gymnasts chalking their hands, approaching the vault, and running gracefully to the springs is a joy like no other. As they jump and their hands hit the board, they only dream of two things: a flawless landing and a perfect score. This dream has been the reality for WA Gymnastics, as they have...

WA Gymnastics poses with the best regular season plaque.

WA Gymnastics wins second place at DCL Championships

Noah Brown, Social Media Manager and Graphic Design Editor Feb 13, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 8, WA Gymnastics competed against Concord-Carlisle (CC), Cambridge Rindge & Latin (CRLS), Newton South (NS), and Acton-Boxborough (AB), coming in second place in the DCL Championships with a score of 140.2. AB barely beat the Ghosts with a first-place score of 140.92. Although...

Maggie Murphy practices her skills in her home gym at Brestyan's Gymnastics.

Murphy lands her spot at the University of Maryland

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor May 11, 2023

Four hours, Monday through Saturday. Six hours in the summer. The same walls and the same events. Yet somehow, junior Maggie Murphy continues to find a thrill in the intricate flips and skills that come with gymnastics. Now, she's able to take that passion to the next level. Finishing her junior...

Senior Jelina Farrell, practicing her routine on the even bars.

Girls Varsity Gymnastics beats Groton – Dunstable

Athena Lewin, Staff Writer Jan 17, 2018

On January 8, 2017, Westford Academy Varsity Girls' Gymnastics beat Groton-Dunstable Regional. WA received a score of 131.75, while G-DR's score was 126.85. The first event, the vault, started the team off with strong scores, with sophomore Jessica Gould scoring the high score of 8.45. She ran,...

Senior Julia Vitto raises herself onto the balance beam.

WA Gymnastics barely misses DCL title

Kai-Ja Yue and Varshini Ramanathan Feb 12, 2017

On February 11, WA Gymnastics faced off with Newton-South, Acton - Boxborough, and Cambridge Ridge & Latin for the DCL championships. Missing the title by 2.6 points, WA placed behind NS with a total score of 138.150. DCLs started off with the gymnasts lining up on the floor and they then soon...

Freshman Hannah Wang on the balance beam.

WA Gymnastics wins over AB

Kai-Jia Yue and Kai-Lou Yue Jan 6, 2016

At Westford Academy on January 6th, the WA Girls' Gymnastics team won over Acton Boxboro with a score of 131.75 to 127.7. WA first started with the vault event and ended up with a total of 33.7 points. Vault was then followed by bar, and they earned a total of 31.1 points. After bar, the team competed...